Obituaries

Feb 19, 2026

Richard F. Schmelz of North Tonawanda passed away on February 19, 2026.

He was a devoted family man and is survived by his loving wife, Carol Schmelz; his son, Karl Schmelz; and his brother and sister-in-law, David and Maryann Schmelz (Reformat). Richard's legacy continues through his cherished grandchildren, Carter, Ayden, and Sonja.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit Lombardo Funeral Home...

Feb 19, 2026

Of Williamsville, NY entered into rest February 19, 2026. Beloved wife of the late John J. Armao; devoted mother of Kathryn (late Paul) Rybicki and Russell Armao; cherished grandmother of John Rybicki (Ashley Collins), Anthony R. (Julie) Rybicki, Marissa Maracle (Vaughn), and Paul R. (Rachele) Rybicki; adored Gigi of Aiden, Makayla, Lenna, Anthony, Haelyn, and Nelle; loving daughter of the...

Feb 18, 2026

Of Amherst, NY, entered into rest on February 18, 2026. Beloved husband of Cheryl (nee Robinson) Vance; devoted father of John Paul, Wesley, and Morgan Vance; cherished son of the late John W. M.D. and Valerie Vance; loving brother of Katherine (Gregory) Hill, Linda (Brian) Linton, John (Robyne) Vance, Paul A. (Beth) Vance, and Valerie Vance. Also survived by step-mother...

Feb 18, 2026

Of Orchard Park, entered into rest February 18, 2026.  Beloved husband of Kelly L.(Brania) Kwiatkowski; loving son of Paul and the late Ruth Kwiatkowski; dear brother of Cory Kwiatkowski and stepbrother of Jason Rashko; loving son in law of Ron Brania Sr and Darlene Brania, brother in law Ron Brania Jr.(Kathryn) brother in law Alex Brania (Caitlin) and also,  survived...

Feb 18, 2026

Relatives and Friends may visit Greater Refuge Temple, 943 Jefferson Ave. Buffalo, NY 14204 on Thursday February 26, 2026, from 10-11 AM, where a Homegoing service will immediately follow at 11 AM.

Feb 18, 2026

ROJEK, Richard J. “PUDDY” of Lackawanna, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026. Beloved husband of Renee (nee Kozub) Rojek; devoted father of Shane Rojek; loving son of the late Richard F. Rojek and the late Kathleen Meegan; cherished son-in-law of Adrienne Stump; dear brother of Lynn Adonnino, David (Debbie) Rojek, Kevin (Jessica) Rojek, and the late Mark Rojek; brother-in-law...

Feb 18, 2026

Age 92, of Boynton Beach, Florida, formerly of Buffalo, New York. Beloved husband of late Rita (Valenta) Marchese; devoted father of Joseph S. Marchese, and Linda (Mark) Mikkelson; loving son of the late Salvatore and Late Giuseppina Marchese; survived by his brother Salvatore (late Rosa) Marchese; brother of the late Calogero (Elvira), the late Calogera Lena (late Silvio) Mitterni, the...

Feb 17, 2026

Of Blasdell, entered into rest February 17, 2026; beloved father of Robert (Rita) Buscaglia, and Susan Miller; cherished grandfather of Lindsay Miller; devoted brother of Joanne (Carmen) Marchese, and Salvatore (Linda) Buscaglia; special friend of Diane Bland; also survived by many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd.,...

Feb 17, 2026

BERTHIAUME, Charles J. of Amherst entered into rest on February 17, 2026. Beloved husband of Ute (nee Ciulkowski) Berthiaume; devoted father of Brittney M. Berthiaume; cherished grandfather of Leighanna; dear brother of Francis (Char) Berthiaume, Marie (late Raymond) Delfonse, Candace (Bob) Smith, and the late Peggy Doyle (Roger Russin) and Theresa (Al) Korczykowski; also survived by several nieces, nephews, relatives...

Feb 17, 2026

Of Lackawanna, entered into rest February 17, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Raymond LeRoy Sr. devoted mother of Eugene, Jeffrey and the late John, Raymond Jr., and Paul LeRoy; loving daughter of the late John and Anna Kresconko. 

Feb 16, 2026

HORNBERGER, Allen T. of Collins, entered into rest February 16, 2026. Loving son of Allen R. and Kathryn (nee Reilly) Hornberger; beloved companion of Leah Bettencourt; cherished grandson of Bette and the late Roy Hornberger and the late Thomas and late Patricia Reilly; adored nephew of Joyce (Steve) Cypra, Linda (Rich) Skinner, Sharon (Andy) Brier, Ann (John) Zukowski, John (late...

Feb 16, 2026

WESTLEY, Terry J. of Buffalo, went home to be with His Savior on February 16, 2026, at the age of 72. Terry leaves behind a family whom he loved deeply: his wife and high school sweetheart of 52 years, Margaret “Marge” (Cooklis) Westley, son Mark Westley and daughter Dr. Alexandra Westley, sisters Kathleen (Dave) Westley-Ringer and Rebekah Westley. In life,...

Feb 16, 2026

COLLING, Sandra A. (nee Guenther) of Colden formerly of Lancaster, entered into rest February 15, 2026. Beloved wife of Larry Colling; devoted mother of Tracy (Wayne) Grimm; loving daughter of the late Charles and Rosemary Guenther; dear sister of Lori Baranyi and Charles “Chuck” Guenther; fond sister-in-law of Joy Guenther; also survived by family and friends.  

Relatives and friends may...

Feb 16, 2026

Lillian A. White1928 – 2026

Lillian Arnold White died peacefully February 16, 2026. She was greatly loved by her three children, Nancy (Herbert “Andy”) Jackson, Janice Bright and Jack White; her three grandchildren, Natalie and Derek Jackson and Luke (Kristal)White. A great-grandchild, a boy, is expected to make his entrance into this world in May of this year. 

Lil was born April...

Feb 16, 2026

Of Tonawanda entered into rest on February 16, 2026. Beloved daughter of Connie (Joe Genco) Sciortino Genco and the late John Roberts; Devoted sister of John (Jaime) Roberts; Adored mother of Daniella Gorman, Gabriella Moore and Dominic Moore; Cherished grandmother of Miguel Castro Jr., Giovanni Castro, Nalina Wild, Briella Wild, and Nicoli Wild. Anna is predeceased by her loving grandparents,...

Feb 16, 2026

Feb 16, 2026

Beloved wife of Michael F. Kankiewicz; devoted mother of Michael L. (Merry Jeffers) Kankiewicz, Marie (James) Conti; cherished grandmother of Shana (Joe) Conza, James (Sara) Conti, and Thomas (Breanne) Conti; loving great-grandmother of Georgia Conza, Jacob, Lucas, and Scarlett Conti; dear sister of the late Mario (late Joan) Celli. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. 

Relatives and friends may...

Feb 16, 2026

ERICKSON, Robert H. of Jamestown, entered into rest February 16, 2026. Beloved husband of Joanne (nee Bellavia) Erickson; devoted father of Dr. Robert (Dr. Jennifer) Erickson; Tari Geisler, Shari (Matthew) Shearing, and Marci Erickson; cherished grandfather of Robbie (Mary Patricia) Erickson, Dr. David (Dr. Latrice) Erickson, Molly (Christopher) Fierle, Betsy (Andrew) Mikac, Dr. Thomas (Jayne) Geisler, John (Ashley) Geisler, Stacy...

Feb 15, 2026

Relatives and friends may visit Friendship Baptist Church, 402 Clinton St. Buffalo, NY on Saturday, February 28th from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM where a Homegoing Service will immediately follow. Entombment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Feb 15, 2026

Jenniffer Marie Maslakowski, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2026 of natural causes. She was residing in Lackawanna, NY, but was a Dunkirk resident for most of her life. Ms. Maz, as her students would call her, was a dedicated educator who impacted the lives of her students and peers. Beloved daughter of Cynthia Maslakowski and the late...